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Here you can find all the latest Audubon International news! From the great environmental efforts of our members, to where we will be next, to helpful tips you can apply at your golf course, you can find it all here.

Check out this article in the GCSAA magazine on ACSP for Golf members Tanasi and Toqua Golf Courses at Tellico Village, TN.

The courses received recognition for Environmental Planning last month, and are working towards becoming Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries. They have already begun the process of increasing naturalized areas and installing bluebird boxes to provide enhanced habitat for animal species found on the courses.

Congratulations to both courses, and we look forward to seeing you both certified soon!

A story of one golf course’s efforts to support the game and local charities while staying connected to the role of the golf course and golf course staff in taking care of the environment and being environmental stewards.

Read about the efforts of the JBLM golf courses - both Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries - to increase environmental awareness.

Golf courses are good stewards of the environment. Learn more about how golf courses are carefully monitoring their use of water to provide a playing surface that is sustainable for the facility and enjoyable for the golfer. Check out this infographic from the USGA!

United and Audubon International are working together to relocate birds-of-prey to safer habitats and help reduce damage to aircraft

NEW YORK, July 24, 2017– United Airlines and itsaward-winningEco-Skiesprogram are teaming up withAudubon International, the not-for-profit environmental education organization dedicated to sustainable natural resource management, to protect raptors – including hawks, ospreys and owls – in and around New York- area airports and resettle the birds-of-prey at suitable golf course habitats where the species are more likely to thrive.

The United Eco-Skies Raptor Relocation Program, which the airline plans to launch at Newark Liberty International Airport later this month, will protect at-risk and threatened species such as theAmerican kestrelby transporting the raptors to golf courses certified within theAudubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program. As the official airline of the PGA TOUR®, United is uniquely positioned to help identify suitable golf course habitats with Audubon International for relocation purposes and help inform the public on the importance of environmental sustainability.

Additionally, United and Audubon International will work closely with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which partners with other agencies to safely capture threatened birds at New York-area airports.

“Audubon International is excited to be working with United Airlines’ Eco-Skies program on the Raptor Relocation Program,” said Christine Kane, Audubon International’s executive director. “Thousands of golf courses across the world have adopted environmentally sustainable property management practices that support wildlife habitat through our Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program. Bringing this all together to provide safe, high-quality habitat for raptors is a great success.”

“The presence of wildlife at our airports can pose a challenge to pilots operating commercial aircraft,” said Laura Francoeur, the Port Authority’s chief wildlife biologist. “The agency implements wildlife management measures to reduce these challenges, and we continue to work with our airline partners and organizations such as United and Audubon International to ensure safe operations while protecting nature.”

“Together with our partners at Audubon International and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, we are developing innovative ways to protect our environment and provide sanctuary for birds-of-prey that otherwise would be living near New York-area airports,” said Angela Foster-Rice, United's managing director of environmental affairs and sustainability. “The Raptor Relocation Program will help minimize risk to wildlife, reduce damage to aircraft and enable us to operate more efficiently within some of the world’s busiest airspace.”

United’s Eco-Skies program represents the company’s commitment to the environment and the actions taken every day to create a sustainable future. In January, Air Transport World (ATW) magazine named United theEco-Airline of the Yearfor the second time since the airline launched the Eco-Skies program.

In 2016, United made history by becoming the first U.S. airline to begin use of commercial-scale volumes of sustainable aviation biofuel for regularly scheduled flights out of its hub in Los Angeles. The airline also invested $30 million in U.S.-based alternative aviation fuels developer Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc., which represented the single largest investment by any airline globally in alternative fuels. Last year, United became first U.S. airline to repurpose items from the carrier’s international premium cabin amenity kits bypartnering with Clean the Worldto donate hygiene products to those in critical need.

Additionally, as part of United’s commitment to operating an environmentally friendly and responsible airline, the carrier added a carbon footprint measurement to its2017 Global Performance Commitment.United is committing to achieving a lower gross carbon footprint than its two largest U.S.-based competitors this year, as measured by carbon dioxide-equivalent per available seat-mile.

For more information on United’s commitment to environmental sustainability, visitunited.com/ecoskies.

About United

United Airlines and United Express operate approximately 4,500 flights a day to 338 airports across five continents. In 2016, United and United Express operated more than 1.6 million flights carrying more than 143 million customers. United is proud to have the world's most comprehensive route network, including U.S. mainland hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark/New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. United operates 748 mainline aircraft and the airline’s United Express carriers operate 475 regional aircraft. The airline is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to more than 190 countries via 28 member airlines. For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on Twitter or connect on Facebook. The common stock of United's parent, United Continental Holdings, Inc., is traded on the NYSE under the symbol “UAL”.

We're excited to announce the return of Wildlife Wednesday! Each week, we will feature a wildlife photo from an Audubon International member on our social media pages. Help us showcase your work by sending wildlife pics from your property to alison@auduboninternational.org or to Facebook or Twitter.

Thanks for helping us spread the word about the great work our members are doing!

TROY, NY – Henry Delozier was elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Audubon International at the organization’s 2017 annual meeting.

Mr. Delozier is a Partner in Global Golf Advisors, the international specialist providing consulting services to the investment banking, real estate development and golf asset ownership and operations business segments.

Delozier is known across the globe for his thought leadership in golf-related businesses. He is called one of the “Most Influential People in Golf” since 1999 by the Crittenden publications, and serves as an expert source for Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Bloomberg News, Business Week, CNBC-Squawk Box, the Financial Times of London, GOLF magazine, Golf Digest, Golf Business, the New York Times, PGA Tour Network, the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post.

Delozier is a Past President of the Board of Directors for the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) in America and has served for many years on the Employers Advisory Council for the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA). He was also honored by Board Room magazine with its 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award.

“Audubon International fulfills a global mission of environmental care and commitment,” says Delozier. “Good stewardship is good citizenship.” And he adds, “Being a big believer in the mission of Audubon International, I am proud to pitch in. I believe that everyone should find a way to support environmentalism.”

Christine Kane, Executive Director of Audubon International, looks forward to Delozier’s leadership role at the organization. “We're fortunate to have Henry's vision and leadership on our Board of Directors. He has a deep understanding of our organization and I look forward to working with him as we move into a new stage of growth for Audubon International.”

Audubon International (AI) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) environmental organization that delivers high-quality environmental education around the world to facilitate the sustainable management of land, water, wildlife, and other natural resources in all the places people live, work, and play. To meet this mission, the organization provides training, services, and a set of award-winning environmental education and certification programs for individuals, organizations, properties, new developments, and entire communities. In addition to golf courses, which constitute the largest membership base of Audubon International, the organization works with cemeteries, hotels and resorts, residential communities, educational institutions and industrial facilities.

Position Description
The position is primarily responsible for overseeing the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP) for Golf. The Director directly engages with a wide range of stakeholders (golf course superintendents, club managers, property managers, etc.), and reports directly to the Executive Director.

This is a full-time exempt position, located in Troy, NY.

Salary range is $45,000-$55,000 depending on experience.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:Program Member Service

Assist ACSP for Golf members in the development of management plans and other technical documents required as a component of the organization's education and certification process.

Conduct periodic site visits to assist members with ongoing environmental planning and management activities.

Cooperate with AI’s network of partners to ensure that program materials are up-to-date and disseminated to appropriate audiences.

Outreach & Education

In conjunction with other staff members, the Director plays a leading role in marketing and promoting membership in ACSP-Golf as well as all of AI's education and certification programs through direct sales and special events.

Develop and conduct seminars, presentations, and informational briefings to help educate AI members (active and prospective) about the benefits of sustainable natural resource management and the efficacy of the organization's approach to environmental stewardship.

Promote all AI programs via stakeholder meetings, media interviews, newsletters, and participation in various industry and environmental working groups.

Play a leading role in the retention of program membership through the development of relationships with other public and private sector organizations interested in partnering with AI in the delivery of the its education and certification programs.

Administrative

Work with AI staff to develop and implement yearly goals, objectives, strategies, and budget proposals for ACSP Golf programs in conjunction with other programs being implemented by the organization

Coordinate with appropriate AI staff to ensure that information maintained in the organization's web-based member database is up-to-date and accurate

Manage staff, including but not limited to, Program Specialist

Preferred Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of study (i.e., recreational turf management, horticulture, landscape architecture, natural resource management) with relevant and related professional experience, OR a master's / certificate degree in an appropriate field of study with relevant professional experience

Must be dedicated to educating and encouraging golf course superintendents and other types of land managers become actively involved in environmental stewardship projects

Excellent interpersonal communication skills and experience working with diverse constituencies and membership demographics

Ability to excel both by working independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer

Regularly ascends/descends stairs to access office equipment

Frequently communicate with members and interested parties who have inquiries, and exchange accurate information in these situations

How to Apply:

Submitted applications will be reviewed upon receipt and must include the following:

Cover letter summarizing the candidate’s qualifications for the position, including salary requirements and a description of how prior educational training, experience and skills prepare the candidate to fulfill the job responsibilities detailed above

Curriculum vitae or resume

Contact information (name, job title, phone and email) for three professional references

A writing sample of choice

Application materials should be submitted via e-mail to fred@auduboninternational.orgwith the job title and your name in the subject line (i.e., Program Specialist – Jane Smith).

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Audubon International is an equal opportunity employer committed to practices that ensure employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

Audubon International learned recently of Osprey Point’s selection by the World Golf Awards as their 2016 “World’s Best Eco Friendly Golf Facility” presented in Conrad Algarve, Portugal. Winners are chosen based on votes cast by the public, and by golf and travel professionals. Nominees must demonstrate “leadership in environmental stewardship and be creative and responsible in planning, design, construction and management of unique, resource efficient golf facilities.” Among the nominees were other golf courses such as No. 2 at Pinehurst, The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, The Gleneagles, and five other international facilities.

Audubon International also recognized Osprey Point, owned and operated by Palm Beach County, for the outstanding achievements accomplished during the design and construction of the 27-hole golf facility. Osprey Point earned designation in 2011 as the first Certified Classic Sanctuary in Florida for the employment of Best Management Practices including use of infiltration sumps, special management zones, vegetative buffers, and ongoing water quality management and monitoring.

AI is proud of the work that is being done at Osprey Point. Congratulations on the recent recognition by World Golf Awards!

02/07/2017 11:55 AM |
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Are you curious about Audubon International's certification program for communities?

Does your community need help figuring out what's next to becoming more wildlife-friendly?

Would you like expert assistance in building and implementing a sustainability plan for your community?

Join us for a free webinar on February 23, hosted by Director of Community Programs Joanna Nadeau, to learn what benefits the Sustainable Communities certification program can bring your town or community:

better quality of life,

a healthier environment, and

sustainable economic growth!

The webinar will give an overview of the certification process, share stories from communities who have gone through it, and answer all your questions. Find out if your community is ready to get certified!